Assistant Project Manger

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia GHD Full time

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

If you want to start a career with impact, whether solving everyday problems through to tackling some of the great challenges our clients and communities face, you'll find that here. That's why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact and ensure you're provided the necessary training and experiences to make those aspirations a reality.

We know community impact is important to our staff. Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations to provide opportunities to work on pro-bono projects, volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. As a business we also funnel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that works to address disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in our countries of operation.

What does being a Graduate mean for you?

Outside of the technical development you'll gain working within your team, you'll also join GHD's two-year Graduate Development Program. The Graduate Program will connect you peers across Australia, New Zealand, the broader Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.

We offer optional rotations in the second year of your program to help explore your career pathway, a structured approach to promotions and salary reviews over your first two years and a culture that is friendly, inclusive and not built on hierarchy.

Want to know more about life as a Consultant in GHD?

GHD, in partnership with The Forage, a global provider of job simulations, have developed a self-paced Virtual Internship where you'll start to explore what a career in our Engineering teams looks like. You'll hear from one of the Leaders in our Rail team who'll outline some of the topics we cover, as well as talking you through a bit more of what we do in GHD.

The Virtual Internship should only take you 3-4 hours to complete We're not asking you to undertake complex calculations, but rather understand some of the challenge we work with on a day-to-day basis.

To learn more, access our .

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and closing projects efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will span various industries, and you'll oversee projects from initiation to completion. The primary focus is on ensuring that projects meet their objectives within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for Students and Graduates from an Built Environment Discipline with an interest in Project Management to join our program in 2025. We may also have some mid-year starting positions as well for those of you finishing in June this year

Our Canberra Business is currently looking for a hard-working and passionate Graduate Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Project Management team. Our team is close-knit, and you will be an integral member supporting the team in delivering projects across a wide range of clients.

This role offers exciting opportunities to be involved in delivering federal government projects, as well as traditional ACT government projects across a range of clients.

The work will be diverse, including assisting in project planning, developing project management documentation, project reporting, attending client meetings and supporting the project manager in the day-to-day delivery of a project. You will have experienced staff to guide and mentor you, as well as access to the GHD Young Professionals network.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution: Collaborate with project managers and team members to define project goals, scope, and deliverables. Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Provide regular updates on project status, addressing any concerns promptly. Budget and Cost Management: Assist in estimating project costs and preparing budgets. Monitor expenses, track financial performance, and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints. Quality Assurance: Assist the regulation of project quality by ensuring compliance with standards, specifications, and best practices. Assist the PM to conduct regular inspections and quality checks. Risk Management: Assist the PM to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans. Proactively address issues to minimize project disruptions. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports and meeting minutes. Prepare reports for stakeholders. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and designers. Foster a collaborative environment to achieve project success.

What does the rest of GHD's process look like?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition team members who manage each of our regions. From there, the rest of our recruitment process includes:

A Video Interview, where you'll get the chance to introduce yourself and make another positive impression on both our TA team and hiring managers. Formal interviews, either in person or via MS Teams. Prior to our interview we'll also ask you to go through some online testing through one of our providers, Saville. An offer, where we'll go through your salary package and the start date for our program, as well as flagging our background checking process.

In our application process, we want to be as inclusive as possible to ensure everyone has an equitable chance of proceeding through. If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse, or who has a disability and may require changes to any of the processes outlined above, please respond to the question at the start of our process and we'll be in touch where appropriate.

How do you apply?

1. Select the "Apply" button

2. Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the questions.

3. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s.

If you're successful through our recruitment process, your full-time position will start in February 2025. There may also be ongoing opportunities for casual work throughout your final year of studies.

Interested? Apply now.

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